# Maintenance/Repairs

**URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=203

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## [1999 Honda Accord Cpe - Hesitates when shifted](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-cpe-hesitates-when-shifted/179905)

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**Author:** [@Patricia41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Patricia41)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-accord-cpe-hesitates-when-shifted/179905 "2021-10-11T21:35:40Z")

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My Honda Accord when I put it in reversely hesitates than goes in , put it in drive and the same thing, what could it be??

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## [Car is having trouble starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-having-trouble-starting/179871)

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**Author:** [@jbevis2002\_177593](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbevis2002_177593)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-having-trouble-starting/179871 "2021-10-11T00:53:02Z")

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My car starts fine off the bat but if i turn it off the battery seems dead. But an hour later the car starts fine. Any suggestions?

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## [My car 2011](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-2011/179749)

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**Author:** [@thomasakunnel\_177273](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thomasakunnel_177273)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-2011/179749 "2021-10-11T12:44:16Z")

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My car 2011 corolla have a problem that traction control light and engine light on same time. I went to work shop and mechanic reset, but again came after some kilometers drive. Now they saying want to do " Evap test". I…

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## [Car was cranking now wont](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-was-cranking-now-wont/179887)

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**Author:** [@Jamie.mashburn2011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamie.mashburn2011)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 11, 2021, 2:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-was-cranking-now-wont/179887 "2021-10-11T02:50:51Z")

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I have a 2006 Nissan Altima SL 2d it was cranking just fine, cut it off, crunk it back up,sounded a little sluggish but still crunk up, cut it off and tried cranking again but won’t turn over, everything works lights, wi…

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## [Squealing sound from under hood](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-from-under-hood/179751)

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**Author:** [@D.J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/D.J)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-sound-from-under-hood/179751 "2021-10-10T22:54:55Z")

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I have a 2006 Toyota Corolla. I think it has a timing chain, not a belt. But every time I turn on the engine and as I’m driving along, I hear a loud squealing sound from the engine compartment. Anyone know what is going …

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## [Rodents in his car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodents-in-his-car/179883)

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**Author:** [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2021, 5:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rodents-in-his-car/179883 "2021-10-10T05:23:45Z")

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'Fargo, North Dakota, insurance agent Bill Fischer has a perennial battle with a certain red squirrel, Fox23-TV reported. Every fall, the animal squirrels away walnuts for the coming winter inside Fischer's pickup truc…

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## [Interior lights, power locks and windows all dead, until I turn car all the way on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-lights-power-locks-and-windows-all-dead-until-i-turn-car-all-the-way-on/179841)

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**Author:** [@gerrythrash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gerrythrash)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/interior-lights-power-locks-and-windows-all-dead-until-i-turn-car-all-the-way-on/179841 "2021-10-09T17:25:39Z")

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When I open the door to get in my car, the interior lights don’t come on. When I put the key in the ignition, the power windows, locks and key chime don’t work. When I turn the key to ACC, only the radio works…nothing …

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## [2009 Toyota Sienna leaking oil from dipstick](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-sienna-leaking-oil-from-dipstick/179873)

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**Author:** [@TonySoprano](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonySoprano)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-toyota-sienna-leaking-oil-from-dipstick/179873 "2021-10-09T16:47:01Z")

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2009 Toyota Sienna LE engine leaks oil from oil dip-stick

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## [1999 Dodge Dakota has no brake pressure when running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-dakota-has-no-brake-pressure-when-running/179878)

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**Author:** [@creekchub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/creekchub)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-dakota-has-no-brake-pressure-when-running/179878 "2021-10-09T16:35:52Z")

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There is no brake pressure when engine running. When off the brakes pump up. There is fluid in the master cylinder. Does not appear to leak.

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## [I need guy advice about my mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-guy-advice-about-my-mechanic/179639)

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**Author:** [@cat00x](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cat00x)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-need-guy-advice-about-my-mechanic/179639 "2021-10-09T16:27:51Z")

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I am an older woman driving a 1984 VW Vanagon Westfalia. Obviously I spend some time at various mechanics while on the road. I recently decided to switch mechanics here in the Bay Area and found one who had good reviews …

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## [Rear Collision Frame Damage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-collision-frame-damage/179851)

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**Author:** [@jacobenjoy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacobenjoy)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rear-collision-frame-damage/179851 "2021-10-09T13:47:07Z")

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I caused a rear end collision at an intersection, the victims turn signal was not on and we both came to a slowing crash into each other. neither airbags in either vehicle’s were deployed and I have little to no damage o…

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## [New shocks / struts resulting in bouncy ride, can a rear sway bar fix this issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-shocks-struts-resulting-in-bouncy-ride-can-a-rear-sway-bar-fix-this-issue/179333)

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**Author:** [@snahfu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snahfu)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 10:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-shocks-struts-resulting-in-bouncy-ride-can-a-rear-sway-bar-fix-this-issue/179333 "2021-10-09T10:43:10Z")

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I replaced the shocks / struts on my base model civic for some “performance” oriented ones but am now experiencing a more bouncy ride than when I had the car completely stock. I came across this form post of someone exp…

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## [Check engine light in my car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-in-my-car/179793)

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**Author:** [@crize84](https://community.cartalk.com/u/crize84)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-in-my-car/179793 "2021-10-09T00:30:35Z")

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I received an emissions warning and a P0012 code from my Verizon HUM that’s in my 2015 Toyota Sienna. What am I looking at here. The code says: A camshaft position - timing over-retarded ( bank 1)

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## [2016 Hyundai Accent - Won't start after fillup](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-wont-start-after-fillup/179848)

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**Author:** [@TinaTharrington](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TinaTharrington)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-hyundai-accent-wont-start-after-fillup/179848 "2021-10-09T00:16:36Z")

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2016 Hyundai Accent and after filling up with gas, it won’t start

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## [Turning over engine with disconnected injectors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-over-engine-with-disconnected-injectors/179865)

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**Author:** [@graffen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/graffen)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-over-engine-with-disconnected-injectors/179865 "2021-10-08T19:51:27Z")

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hey! i’m going to replace the turbo on my mitsubishi outlander and im wondering how im going to test the oil feed line. my plan was to disconnect the fuel injectors and then turn over the engine to check the flow of oil…

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## [2021 Honda Ridgeline - Wind noise issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-ridgeline-wind-noise-issue/177879)

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**Author:** [@cdpar2000](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdpar2000)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-honda-ridgeline-wind-noise-issue/177879 "2021-10-08T19:11:05Z")

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Excessive wind noise, like a howling, about 60 mph.

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## [2012 Chrysler Town & Country - radio and screen are still dead](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-radio-and-screen-are-still-dead/179861)

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**Author:** [@CharlesWlThompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesWlThompson)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chrysler-town-country-radio-and-screen-are-still-dead/179861 "2021-10-08T16:52:19Z")

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After charging my dead battery everthing works ok except the radio and the display screen or out. What do I do now? I have checked fuses.

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## [2011 Nissan Maxima - Bump noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-maxima-bump-noise/179844)

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**Author:** [@chas24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chas24)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-nissan-maxima-bump-noise/179844 "2021-10-08T13:44:15Z")

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bump noises in front suspension or steering wheel…seems to go away after driving …could this be a strut mount issue. 2011 nissan maxima sv with sport package, 124K miles

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## [2016 Kia Forte - Engine issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-forte-engine-issues/179818)

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**Author:** [@Linda29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Linda29)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-forte-engine-issues/179818 "2021-10-08T12:57:29Z")

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Vibration/rattling noise from engine. In the dealership 6 times in the last two months. They said they have checked the following: heat shield, exhaust leak, timing chain, rusty or broken flexplate, faulty harmonic ba…

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## [Suzuki Cappuccino - Gears get stuck downshifting from 3rd to 1st](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-cappuccino-gears-get-stuck-downshifting-from-3rd-to-1st/179797)

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**Author:** [@Marco-B](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marco-B)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 8:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suzuki-cappuccino-gears-get-stuck-downshifting-from-3rd-to-1st/179797 "2021-10-08T08:20:58Z")

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New to the car forums as well as to my Suzuki Cappuccino(1993). So, hello everyone :slight\_smile: !! Just gave her the first test drives today, and it has problems downshifting from 3rd to 1st. First gear to fifth is a …

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## [Waxing Cars--substitute detailing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waxing-cars-substitute-detailing/176662)

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**Author:** [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2021, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/waxing-cars-substitute-detailing/176662 "2021-05-12T13:13:44Z")

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I have always waxed my cars (Well, Nu-Finish) although infrequently. Their appearance holds up well. They are on a carport most of the time and my driving mileage is low. I am getting old, and finding it quite a trial t…

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## [Steering Wheel Wobble - Rotor Tolerance Specs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wobble-rotor-tolerance-specs/179829)

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**Author:** [@BOuLDeR7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BOuLDeR7)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/steering-wheel-wobble-rotor-tolerance-specs/179829 "2021-10-07T19:40:01Z")

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I noticed my steering wheel was vibrating and wobbling up and down at faster speeds. It didn’t matter if I was braking or not. I could also feel a pulsation in my break. I noticed the steering wheel vibration driving …

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## [2002 Toyota Solara - Airbag light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-solara-airbag-light/179801)

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**Author:** [@Dennis17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis17)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-toyota-solara-airbag-light/179801 "2021-10-07T17:20:24Z")

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airbag light stays on wiring ok under seat

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## [Why does my upstream O2 sensor look different from the one that I found on web as an exact fit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-upstream-o2-sensor-look-different-from-the-one-that-i-found-on-web-as-an-exact-fit/179811)

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**Author:** [@sonatapitt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sonatapitt)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-my-upstream-o2-sensor-look-different-from-the-one-that-i-found-on-web-as-an-exact-fit/179811 "2021-10-07T00:42:46Z")

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Hi all, Left is the upstream oxygen sensor already installed on the car (2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4L). Center is the one I found on rockauto.com as the exact fit for 2011 Sonata with California emissions. Right is th…

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## [Grinding and Popping Noise from Front L Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-and-popping-noise-from-front-l-wheel/179789)

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**Author:** [@spannerspinner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spannerspinner)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/grinding-and-popping-noise-from-front-l-wheel/179789 "2021-10-07T00:40:32Z")

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'14 F150 3.5 EB FX4 On my way home from work at about 35mph began hearing a grinding noise at first then like a binding and popping noise coming from my front left wheel/CV shaft area. Happened 3x and I was able to get …

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## [2004 Toyota Corolla - Needs a new transmission - So soon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-transmission-so-soon/179779)

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**Author:** [@Grenada](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Grenada)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-toyota-corolla-needs-a-new-transmission-so-soon/179779 "2021-10-07T00:29:08Z")

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Has only 160000km and needs a new automatic transmission.

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## [Transmission "sprag" clutch noise?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-sprag-clutch-noise/179822)

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**Author:** [@WesternRoadtripper1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WesternRoadtripper1)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-sprag-clutch-noise/179822 "2021-10-07T00:12:50Z")

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For a couple of months, I had been hearing a momentary faint groan sound like something rubbing, from the left front of my Sienna. Being intermittent, it was impossible to reproduce for a mechanic. The sound was two or …

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## [Click click click.. click... sound from driver's side wheel well area. (what could it be?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-click-click-click-sound-from-drivers-side-wheel-well-area-what-could-it-be/179806)

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**Author:** [@Queue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Queue)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/click-click-click-click-sound-from-drivers-side-wheel-well-area-what-could-it-be/179806 "2021-10-07T00:07:16Z")

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2012 Honda Fit. Aftermarket Konig Helium wheels. Bilstein B14 coilovers. This condition has been present ever since I removed the steel wheels after I bought the car, they were rusted onto the hub, so I loosened the lug…

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## [1992 Buick Park Avenue - Mystery problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-park-avenue-mystery-problem/179680)

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**Author:** [@Woody41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Woody41)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-buick-park-avenue-mystery-problem/179680 "2021-10-06T23:37:26Z")

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About 3 weeks ago I was driving and my car stalled I pulled over it started. Trying to get back to my mechanic it tried to stalled I put it in neutral gave it gas. I got back to his shop. Now he says he can t find the …

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## [2005 Nissan NV Passenger NV3500 HD - There goes the sway bar!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-nv-passenger-nv3500-hd-there-goes-the-sway-bar/179815)

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**Author:** [@Sel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-nv-passenger-nv3500-hd-there-goes-the-sway-bar/179815 "2021-10-06T17:00:51Z")

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My sway bar snapped off

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